Publish an obituary in Hometown Focus

WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

Clifford “Snuffy” E. Smith

Clifford “Snuffy” E. Smith, 82, of Mt. Iron, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at his residence. Clifford Eugene Smith was born June 27, 1937, in Appleton, WI, to Edward and Barbara Smith. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1955. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and received his honorable discharge on June 12, […]

Patricia Joan McCabe

Patricia Joan McCabe, 86, died peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Vermilion Senior Living, her much-loved residence in Tower. Pat was born at home in Virginia, MN, on March 26, 1934, to Thomas and Iley (Kortela) McCabe. She was the youngest of three sisters, preceded in death by Marjorie (Stuart) Murray and survived by Rae (Woodrow) Carlstedt. Although Pat […]

Lorna Sue Mattila

Lorna Sue Mattila, 77, of Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care. Lorna was born on June 26, 1942, to John and Aili (Peltonen) Maki. She was a graduate of Embarrass High School. She enjoyed baking, gardening, working on the farm, and spending time with her family and friends. Lorna loved playing cards and […]

Nevaeh Vita Prescott

Nevaeh Vita Prescott, beloved daughter of Teresa Neeland and Eli Prescott, was stillborn on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Essentia Health-Virginia. She will be missed by her parents Teresa and Eli, and her big sister Haylee Prescott, all of Virginia. Family services are provided by the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home of Virginia. To express condolences online, visit www.baumanfuneralhome.com.